Scammers pose as a trusted source like a business, bank, or government agency. They use names, logos, and caller ID tricks to look official. If they pressure you to act quickly or ask for sensitive info, hang up and dial a verified phone number.
Helpful tip: Block unwanted calls, texts, and emails immediately—and never click questionable links or attachments.
You meet someone online who seems perfect. But watch out if they say they need money for travel, a medical emergency, or legal trouble. Even in a long-term relationship, a scammer may be building emotional trust to take advantage of you.
Helpful tip: Use caution before sending money to anyone you don’t know or trust.
Fake postings can appear on job boards, in your email, or on social media. Be on the lookout for poor grammar, jobs that seem too good to be true, requests for personal info too early in the process, or payment for training.
Helpful tip: Always research a company before applying for a job or sharing information.
You get a call out of the blue or a pop-up freezes your screen warning that your computer is infected. Then a “technician” asks you to install software or give them access to fix the problem remotely. Don’t do it.
Helpful tip: Remember, legitimate tech companies won’t contact you directly or ask for passwords if you did not reach out first for help.
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